TEA

TEA is a public school that is part of the INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917 school district, located in APPLE VALLEY, MN with about 38 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, TEA has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The address you provided, **5800 149th Street West, Apple Valley, MN**, is the location of **TEA (The Excelsior Academy)**. It is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school is known for its classical education model, which emphasizes a traditional, content-rich curriculum. By focusing on a structured liberal arts approach, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, historical literacy, and strong character development, moving away from more modern, student-centered pedagogical trends in favor of a time-tested academic framework.

The school operates with a commitment to high academic standards and moral development, often featuring a rigorous "core knowledge" sequence. As a public charter school, it is tuition-free and open to the public, offering families in the Apple Valley area an alternative to the traditional district-run schools. Its environment is typically characterized by a formal classroom setting where TEAchers play a directive role in guiding students through a sequential, discipline-based curriculum designed to prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact TEA at (952) 707-4075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.